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Biological Principles a Critical Study

Biological Principles a Critical Study

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PhilosophyBiologyHistory & Philosophy of Science

ISBN10: 1025307518
ISBN13: 9781025307510
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Biological Principles a Critical Study is a foundational work in the philosophy of biology that seeks to examine the conceptual and methodological underpinnings of the life sciences. Written by Joseph Henry Woodger, a prominent figure in theoretical biology, this volume offers a rigorous critique of the conflicting schools of thought that dominated early 20th-century biological inquiry, including vitalism and mechanism.

The work focuses on the necessity of a clear logical structure for biological theory, advocating for a more integrated and systematic approach to understanding living organisms. Woodger explores the relationship between biology and the physical sciences, the nature of biological laws, and the importance of precise terminology in scientific discourse. By addressing the fundamental principles that govern life, Biological Principles a Critical Study serves as a bridge between philosophical investigation and empirical research.

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